The militant from Belgium is believed to have links with attacks in Europe, which he boasted about, and was believed to be behind Friday's coordinated attack.

In a statement, the Paris prosecutor's office confirmed that Abaaoud's body had been identified based on skin samples after it was found riddled with bullets.

Friday's attacks saw 129 people murdered in the French capital after gunmen stormed the Bataclan theatre, as well as attacking the La Belle Equipe and Le Carillon bars, the Petite Cambodge restaurant and the Stade De France.

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Shooting Breaks Out During Anti-Terror Operation in Saint-Denis

SAINT-DENIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 18: Forensics of the french police are seen in front of the '8, Rue du Corbillon' on November 18, 2015 in Saint-Denis, France. French Police special forces raid an appartment, hunting those behind the attacks that killed 129 persons five days ago. Two people were killed in an apartment targeted in the operation aimed at the suspected mastermind of the attacks, Belgian Abdelhamid Abaaoud, and police were wounded in the shootout. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images)